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Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, his wife Laurie by his side, smiles Monday while facing reporters following a Minnesota Supreme Court hearing over his election race with Al Franken. Don Davis - Minn. State Capitol Bureau

Republican Norm Coleman's attorneys Monday told the justices that laws were not evenly applied, and actions in larger counties such as St. Louis, Ramsey and Hennepin tilted last Nov. 4's U.S. Senate election in favor of Democrat Al Franken.

Don Davis has been the Forum Communications Minnesota Capitol Bureau chief since 2001, covering state government and politics for two dozen newspapers in the state. Don also blogs at Capital Chatter on Areavoices.